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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wind: 5 to 13 mph W
Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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state weather
Forecast window
May 20 to May 25, 2026
Latest sync
May 19, 2026 6:22 PM EDT
Forecast office
LWX
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
96°F
Wednesday
Next Low
59°F
Wednesday Night
Rain Outlook
12
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
5 to 13 mph
Wednesday

Daily Outlook

Today
May 20
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
96 °F
/ 59°F
Wind 5 to 13 mph
Thu
May 21
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67 °F
/ 53°F
Wind 9 to 13 mph
Fri
May 22
Showers And Thunderstorms
64 °F
/ 52°F
Wind 7 to 12 mph
Sat
May 23
Rain Showers
68 °F
/ 58°F
Wind 5 to 8 mph
Sun
May 24
Chance Rain Showers
76 °F
/ 61°F
Wind 6 mph
Mon
May 25
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
78 °F
/ 62°F
Wind 3 mph

This Week in District of Columbia

Wednesday looks like the warmest upcoming period in District of Columbia at 96 degrees F.

Friday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 52 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Wednesday at about 5 to 13 mph W.

Precipitation is mentioned in 12 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
May 19, 2026 6:22 PM EDT
Coverage
6 days
Time zone
America/New_York
Forecast office
LWX
Radar station
KLWX

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Wednesday Night
May 20
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph N

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday
May 21
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
9 to 13 mph NE

A chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night
May 21
53°F
Rain Showers Likely
5 to 9 mph NE

Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday
May 22
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 12 mph E

Rain showers likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night
May 22
52°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph E

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday
May 23
68°F
Rain Showers
5 to 8 mph E

Rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night
May 23
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 to 8 mph NE

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday
May 24
76°F
Chance Rain Showers
6 mph E

A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night
May 24
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph E

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Memorial Day
May 25
78°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph SW

A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night
May 25
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph NE

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Wednesday
May 20
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
96°F
5 to 13 mph
W
Wednesday Night
May 20
Showers And Thunderstorms
59°F
5 to 10 mph
N
Thursday
May 21
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67°F
9 to 13 mph
NE
Thursday Night
May 21
Rain Showers Likely
53°F
5 to 9 mph
NE
Friday
May 22
Showers And Thunderstorms
64°F
7 to 12 mph
E
Friday Night
May 22
Showers And Thunderstorms
52°F
5 to 10 mph
E
Saturday
May 23
Rain Showers
68°F
5 to 8 mph
E
Saturday Night
May 23
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
58°F
2 to 8 mph
NE
Sunday
May 24
Chance Rain Showers
76°F
6 mph
E
Sunday Night
May 24
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
61°F
1 to 6 mph
E
Memorial Day
May 25
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
78°F
3 mph
SW
Monday Night
May 25
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
62°F
3 mph
NE

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